Clinical Supervisor - Los Angeles, United States - Cancer Support Community

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor & Youth Program Manager

Reports To: Clinical & Program Director

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Exempt

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week

Job Description Last Revised: April 2024

Summary: The Clinical Supervisor & Youth Program Manager role at Cancer Support Community Los Angeles provides support to the Clinical & Program Director with respect to all areas of supportive care, with special attention to the development and implementation of Child, Teen & Family programming. In addition, the role will include the clinical supervision of Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Social Work trainees under the registration and guidance of the California Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Science. The individual will regularly interface with CSCLA members, potential members, program staff, trainees, and volunteers. The Clinical Supervisor & Youth Program Manager will provide clinical care in full compliance with state regulations and the Cancer Support Community program philosophy. Reporting to the Clinical & Program Director, the Clinical Supervisor & Youth Program Manager will work collaboratively throughout the organization to ensure that program efforts are consistent with and supportive of Cancer Support Community's overall strategic plan and vision. This position may require weekend and evening hours. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General Program Development & Delivery

• Function as a part of an interdisciplinary team;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, stewardship, and ambition;
• Lead Virtual Orientation meetings, as needed;
• Attend weekly Clinical Team Meetings; Attend bi-weekly Admin Team meetings; Attend monthly Staff Meetings;
• Perform community outreach through public speaking, offsite meetings, virtual gathering, and other contact;
• Assist with calls, walk-ins and other community member needs as they arise along with CSCLA staff;
• Work with CSCLA leadership to provide recommendations on opportunities for process improvements;
• Assist with administrative tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, entering data and attendance into CSCLA database; record keeping; organizing files; making copies; answering and making phone calls; and assisting other CSCLA staff as requested.

Child, Teen and Family & Clinical Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact and coordinator of CSCLA's CTF program
• Design and facilitate support and networking groups within the CTF program (e.g., Creating Connections for Kids, Teens, and Parents groups);
• Design, coordinate, and manage social and healthy lifestyle opportunities within the CTF program (e.g., Quarterly social events);
• Coordinate with hospital systems, school districts, and families to provide external offerings (e.g., Educational workshops in the classroom, school visits, hospital-partnered programs);
• Cultivate and implement new ideas for CTF programming and program promotion opportunities;
• Facilitate 2-3 regularly attending support groups – groups to align with CTF needs, Program needs, and personal interest and background;
• Coordinate and participate in outreach efforts to the medical and professional community to build awareness of all CSCLA programs, with emphasis on CTF;
• Actively support Development team in stewarding CTF funding opportunities;
• Maintain a current mental health license with the BBS/BOP allowing for the practice of clinical work within the State of California.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of, and willing to adhere to, prevailing governmental laws and regulations regarding the provision of mental health services and Ethical & Professional Standards as designated across the disciplines of Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Social Work (i.e., Board of Psychology; Board of Behavioral Sciences), including, but not limited to:

o Limits of confidentiality;
o HIPAA regulations and compliance;
o Reporting of child abuse/neglect;
o Reporting of elder abuse/neglect;
o Guidelines for suspected suicidality/homicidality;
o Maintenance of records;

• Acts as primary point person for clinical crises, including mandated reporting issues, and reports and consults all such cases to Clinical & Program Director;
• Develops Clinical Training Program didactic schedule and mentors Trainees utilizing CSC methodology;
• Acts as liaison to clinical team regarding feedback of Trainee progress and facilitates resolution of any issues between Trainees, Facilitators, and Staff;
• Provides regular performance review of Trainees, in coordination with CSCLA and referring institution policy;
• Coordinates new clinical rotation assignments every four months;
• Reviews and provides feedback on all Trainee documentation, including initial interviews, confidentiality statements, distress screening reports, and clinical session notes;
• Provides individual and group clinical supervision for Trainees, as described by each referring institution and/or regulating body;
• Assigns members to Trainees for short-term counseling and manages short-term counseling waitlist;
• Maintains the current status report on all cases assigned and number of sessions conducted by each intern for internal use.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Range Depending Upon Experience: $80,000-$85,000

In addition to a competitive salary, CSCLA offers comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage; paid vacation, sick time, and personal days; and optional participation in an employee-contribution retirement plan.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. As an organization committed to creating access to supportive care for all, it is our goal to apply a lens of racial and health equity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles encourages applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, physical and emotional health, age, religious commitment, political perspective, and individuals and communities that have and continue to be underrepresented and often marginalized.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Clinical mental health professional with knowledge of psychosocial oncology and/or related experience (i.e. LCSW, LMFT, PsyD)
• Minimum of two years post-graduate experience, including group facilitation, community outreach, and program development and management experience;
• Strong clinical skills, including group therapy experience and ability to work with issues surrounding chronic and life-threatening illness;
• Two years clinical experience in pediatric oncology preferred;
• Knowledge of the local community, cancer support services and organizations;
• Effective oral and written communicator;
• Computer literacy.

Certificates and Licenses:

LMFT, LCSW, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.

Please submit resume to Sigall Cahn, LCSW: Due to the large number of applicants, please know that we cannot respond personally to each application or accept phone call inquires.

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, culture, age, disability, gender, HIV status, or sexual orientation.